Adam Crafton
@AdamCrafton_
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Reporter @TheAthleticFC. Sports Journalist of the Year, 2023, awarded by @SportSJA. Newly based in NYC. Now on Blue Sky. https://t.co/Sb95JTcZa4
New York, USA
Joined January 2011
Exclusive @TheAthletic; What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions 💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place 💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet to rescue GST after Jamaica meet https://t.co/jTaxofBiBy
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Michael Johnson's track league was supposed to 'revolutionize' the sport. Instead, it is hanging on life support after just three meets
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From @TheAthleticFC: Inter Miami is paying Lionel Messi more than 20 Major League Soccer franchises pay their full squads. The latest salary figures also revealed that Son Heung-min is now the second-highest paid player in MLS.
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The MLS PA has revealed its latest salary figures – and there's a reason why Thomas Müller and Rodrigo De Paul don't rank high just yet
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Curious how some of this has the potential to impact World Cup security and safety planning, given so much relies on strong relationships between cities, states and federal
Kristi Noem and her lover Corey Lewandowski are replacing senior ICE leadership because they think the department hasn’t taken its violent purges far enough. Yes, you read that correctly. The violations of civil and constitutional rights are about to get far worse. State and
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NEW: The Trump admin just ended the practice of automatically extending work permits when people file to renew them — meaning that if @USCIS takes too long to process a renewal the applicant loses their authorization to work legally. Applies to applications filed after tomorrow.
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Brendan Rodgers resigned from his job at Celtic on Monday. This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond. Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’. @mwalker2771 🔗 https://t.co/FTGHfUYmIa
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Scoop! U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements. Story moving now
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Not to go all #ourleague but I think this is as entertaining and competitive as the Premier League has ever been.
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Interview with Andoni Iraola, the Premier League manager who describes himself as his club’s assistant on recruitment. “I am not a specialist in signing players. Ninety-five per cent of the job is done by people who, in this case, know more than me.” https://t.co/B67rc1DGkQ
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The head coach has lost the defensive core of his team from last season but is calmer than many of his peers might be in a similar situation
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EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play. ✍️ @AndyMitten & @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://t.co/rtWrTsWzXB
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EXCL: Manchester United raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek fixtures. Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @TheAthleticFC with @AdamCrafton_
https://t.co/Qd9RqIcubP
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Between now and Christmas, United will play only one match at Old Trafford on a weekend — against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
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What powers the Erling Haaland goal machine? The Manchester City striker has launched his own YouTube channel which reveals some of the secrets to his success. ☕️ Raw milk and coffee 🚨 Red light therapy 🛀 Ice baths and saunas in the backgarden 🥩 Steak. Lots and lots of
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Another World Cup city
The Trump administration is sending more than 100 federal officers to a military base outside of San Francisco, a person familiar said
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#AVFC will report Skenderbeu to UEFA after alleged racist abuse of players & staff during their UEFA Youth League match. The abuse was directed at a number of Villa players & continued online. Players understandably shocked & saddened.Story @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/G6JKDoYtU0
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Villa say the fans of KF Skenderbeu racially abused players and staff during Tuesday's game in Korce, Albania.
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With @AdamCrafton_ on how Miami game fell apart so spectacularly. Tebas was forced to pull plug after players protests over lack of consultation/respect, but especially Real Madrid succeeding in getting Spanish government involved... https://t.co/po1u9YjCdk
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Plans to hold a La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami in December spectacularly crumbled on Tuesday
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Miami game being called off like this is huge embarrassment for Tebas and La Liga. Also not great for Laporta, who just hours ago said... "I’m Barca president and we'll play in Miami on December 20.” (Super work by @AdamCrafton_ in breaking story) https://t.co/KiuOS8wZYC
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"Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale," said organisers.
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@TheAthleticFC La Liga now confirm the game will not go ahead in Miami….
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Statement from Relevent Sports to @TheAthleticFC “Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale. It would also be irresponsible to begin selling tickets without a confirmed match in place.” https://t.co/mziYviNmNv
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"Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale," said organisers.
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Breaking @TheAthleticFC : La Liga game between Barcelona & Villarreal in Miami postponed. https://t.co/LoGLlcifMQ
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"Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale," said organisers.
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It’s always the ones you least suspect
Amazon, the second largest employer in the U.S., aims to replace more than half a million jobs with robots, internal documents show.
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Mamdani says Trump threats on NYC funding & relocating World Cup games are “inevitable” He says: “I’ve had many reach out to me to ask if there will be ICE agents outside the stadium or, ‘Will I have to carry my documentation at all times?’ These are conditions the president is
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The New York City mayoral candidate is campaigning about soccer. Why?
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